Joint guideline for the prevention and control of infection in healthcare
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) with the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has released the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare (2019).
Abuse in earlier life creates greater elder abuse risk
Chinese-Americans who were victims of child abuse or intimate partner violence are at a greater risk of abuse when they are elderly, according to a Rutgers study in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine.
Guardianship reform laws pass Victorian parliament
The biggest changes to Victoria’s guardianship and administration laws in more than 30 years passed the Parliament on 28 May 2019.
Surgery rates are rising in over-85s but the decision to operate isn't always easy
In January, 107-year-old Daphne Keith broke her hip and became the oldest Australian to have a partial hip replacement. This isn’t something you would have heard of two or three decades ago.
Genetic risk for cardiovascular health not linked to longevity
Studies of exceptionally long-lived individuals have shown that one of the key factors to exceptional longevity is better cardiovascular health.
Older patients arriving at hospital with Vitamin C deficiency
Alarmingly low Vitamin C levels in older hospital patients has been described as a serious hurdle in recovery by Flinders University researchers.
Doctors urging vaccination against “killer lung infection”
One-in-10 Australians aged over 65 years who are hospitalised with pneumonia die from the “killer lung infection”.
Stem cell treatment can stop and reverse osteoarthritis
A large stem cell trial of its type has shown that pure stem cells provide a more effective treatment for osteoarthritis than traditional therapies, such as pain relief drugs, anti-inflammatories, prescribed exercise and knee surgery.
Weight gain and loss may worsen dementia risk in older people
Older people who experience significant weight gain or weight loss could be raising their risk of developing dementia, suggests a study from Korea published in the online journal BMJ Open.
Trial project to accommodate uni students in aged care
A project proposed by USC Gympie and Cooinda Aged Care Centre aims to give university students a novel opportunity to live in renovated accommodation at the centre while completing their degrees next door.
Developed economies face decades of reduced consumption due to population ageing
Population ageing will entail a demographic transition in the medium and long term that will affect the global economy.
End-of-life conversations can contribute to a better death
End-of-life conversations can improve quality of life and provide people dealing with an advanced illness with a much-needed sense of control.
The rise of DIY wills and why you shouldn’t go there
Without a legal background, understanding the intricacies of wills and estates can be both daunting and challenging.
Public hospital admissions growing faster than private
Hospital admissions have risen faster than population growth, and last financial year saw a rise in influenza related hospitalisations, according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Valued volunteers stay longer
People are more likely to volunteer for a longer period of time if they are told they are making a difference and they feel valued, a new report led by Curtin University has found.
Palliative care-related hospitalisations growing
Palliative care-related hospitalisations has been rising at a faster rate than other hospitalisations, according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Latest in-home technology hub for assisted independent living
Tunstall Healthcare joined industry leaders to launch the Assistive Housing Hub Smart Display Home in Preston, in Victoria last Wednesday 15 May 2019.
Volunteers helping Australians plan their future health care
Advance Care Planning Australia (ACPA) has welcomed National Volunteer Week’s 2019 theme, Making a World of Difference, acknowledging the wide impact of their small volunteer team of 12.
Study shows older men feel ‘excluded, overlooked and cut-off’
With increasing numbers of older men experiencing loneliness, a new report calls for a better understanding of how to tackle the growing public health challenge.
So you're thinking of going into a nursing home? Here's what you'll have to pay for
This week at the aged care royal commission hearings, the CEOs of three aged care providers called for a change in the way residential aged care is funded to improve the quality of care.
Adopting a healthy lifestyle helps reduce the risk of dementia
New WHO Guidelines recommend specific interventions for reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia.
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